My new 1911A1. Got some questions for you guys. - Page 2

mrerick · 08-30-2012, 09:20 PM

Jack, that's a great graphic about sight focus. Quite useful.

Of all the fundamentals, I think that the most important are:

1 - Sight alignment (more important than a perfect sight picture)
2 - Trigger control

If you get the sight alignment right, aim for an on-target sight picture and then don't disturb it with your trigger pull, you should become more consistent.

While breath control can be an issue, I think focusing on the above things will contribute more to consistency.

This isn't easy. It takes time to practice these skills. I guess that's why I reload.

All the fundamentals apply when shooting inexpensive .22 caliber ammo. I practice by first shooting a couple of boxes of .22LR, then moving on to 9mm and .45 (which adds dealing with recoil).

Marc

08-30-2012, 09:20 PM	#21
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Jack, that's a great graphic about sight focus. Quite useful. Of all the fundamentals, I think that the most important are: 1 - Sight alignment (more important than a perfect sight picture) 2 - Trigger control If you get the sight alignment right, aim for an on-target sight picture and then don't disturb it with your trigger pull, you should become more consistent. While breath control can be an issue, I think focusing on the above things will contribute more to consistency. This isn't easy. It takes time to practice these skills. I guess that's why I reload. All the fundamentals apply when shooting inexpensive .22 caliber ammo. I practice by first shooting a couple of boxes of .22LR, then moving on to 9mm and .45 (which adds dealing with recoil). Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.